Sure, we could talk about the oldest restaurants in St. Louis—but let’s be honest, age doesn’t always mean excellence. In this episode of Arch Eats co-hosts George Mahe and Cheryl Baehr spotlight over a dozen iconic eateries continue to deliver with character and consistency. The youngest is 50 years old; the oldest is 127. Let your cravings guide you back in time—and maybe back to the table—at one of these beloved culinary institutions.

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Mentioned in this episode:
Bartolino’s: Multiple locations
Faraci Pizza: Multiple locations
Crown Candy Kitchen: 1401 St Louis, Old North, 314-621-9650
Beffa’s: 2700 Olive, Midtown, 314-571-9367
Failoni’s: 6715 Manchester, Franz Park, 314-781-5221
The Piccadilly at Manhattan: 7201 Piccadilly, Ellendale, 314-646-0016
Gioia’s Deli: Multiple locations
Farotto’s Pasta & Pizzeria: 9525 Manchester, Rock Hill, 314-962-0048
Yen Ching: 1012 S Brentwood, Richmond Heights, 314-721-7507
Spencer’s Grill: 223 S Kirkwood, Kirkwood, 314-287-6275
O’Connell’s Pub: 4652 Shaw, Southwest Garden, 314-773-6600
Carl’s Drive-In: 9033 Manchester, Brentwood, 314-961-9652
Amighetti’s: Multiple locations
Sportsman’s Park: 9901 Clayton, Ladue, 314-991-3381
Blueberry Hill: 6504 Delmar, The Loop, 314-727-4444
Grassi’s Ristorante & Deli: 10450 German, Frontenac, 314-994-1111
Dominic’s on the Hill: 5101 Wilson, The Hill, 314-771-1632

You may also enjoy these SLM articles:
Ask George: What are the oldest restaurants in St. Louis?
Arch Eats: Remembering St. Louis’ Favorite Lost Restaurants
More episode of Arch Eats

Sure, we could talk about the oldest restaurants in St. Louis&mdash;but let&rsquo;s be honest, age doesn&rsquo;t always mean excellence. In this episode of&nbsp;<a href="https://www.stlmag.com/podcasts/arch-eats/">Arch Eats</a>&nbsp;co-hosts&nbsp;<a href="https://www.stlmag.com/author/george-mahe/">George Mahe</a>&nbsp;and&nbsp;<a href="https://www.stlmag.com/author/cheryl-baehr/">Cheryl Baehr</a>&nbsp;spotlight over a dozen iconic eateries continue to deliver with character and consistency. The youngest is 50 years old; the oldest is 127. Let your cravings guide you back in time&mdash;and maybe back to the table&mdash;at one of these beloved culinary institutions.
Listen and follow&nbsp;Arch Eats&nbsp;on&nbsp;<a href="https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/arch-eats/id1714524378">Apple Podcasts</a>,&nbsp;<a href="https://open.spotify.com/show/0BfUm30GQXcfuYAWqwrsYs?si=432aaa0abc5646a4">Spotify</a>,&nbsp;<a href="https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLwYnyrcREHGkvOXGJHENgtHtcRMnGPVFW">YouTube</a>,&nbsp;or wherever podcasts are available.
This episode of&nbsp;Arch Eats&nbsp;is sponsored by&nbsp;<a href="https://www.theporter-stl.com/">Westport Plaza</a>&nbsp;and supported by&nbsp;<a href="http://southgrand.org/events">South Grand</a>.&nbsp;The Porter Apartments are Westport Plaza&rsquo;s first luxury apartment complex. This modern community offers studio, one-, and two-bedroom residences and premium amenities, including a resort-style pool, gaming lounge, fitness center, a pet park, and more.&nbsp;<a href="https://www.theporter-stl.com/">Explore leasing options.</a>
New to podcasts?&nbsp;<a href="https://www.stlmag.com/podcasts/how-to-listen/">Follow these instructions</a>&nbsp;to start listening to our shows, and hear what you&rsquo;ve been missing!
Have an idea for a future&nbsp;Arch Eats&nbsp;episode?&nbsp;Send your thoughts or feedback by emailing&nbsp;<a href="mailto:podcasts@stlmag.com">podcasts@stlmag.com</a>.
Hungry for more?&nbsp;Subscribe to&nbsp;our&nbsp;<a href="https://info.stlmag.com/newsletters">Dining newsletters</a>&nbsp;for the freshest coverage on the local restaurant and culinary scene. And follow George&nbsp;(<a href="https://www.instagram.com/georgemahe/">@georgemahe</a>) and&nbsp;SLM&nbsp;on Instagram (<a href="https://www.instagram.com/stlouismag/">@stlouismag</a>).
Interested in being a podcast sponsor?&nbsp;Contact Lauren Leppert at&nbsp;<a href="mailto:lleppert@stlmag.com">lleppert@stlmag.com</a>.
Mentioned in this episode:
<ul>
<li><a href="https://www.bartolinosrestaurants.com/">Bartolino&rsquo;s:</a>&nbsp;Multiple locations</li>
<li><a href="https://www.stlmag.com/dining/best-pizza-places-st-louis/">Faraci Pizza</a>: Multiple locations</li>
<li><a href="https://crowncandykitchen.net/">Crown Candy Kitchen:</a>&nbsp;1401 St Louis, Old North, 314-621-9650</li>
<li><a href="https://www.beffas.com/">Beffa&rsquo;s:</a>&nbsp;2700 Olive, Midtown, 314-571-9367</li>
<li><a href="https://www.failonisrestaurantbar.com/">Failoni&rsquo;s:</a>&nbsp;6715 Manchester, Franz Park, 314-781-5221</li>
<li><a href="https://www.thepiccadilly.com/">The Piccadilly at Manhattan:</a>&nbsp;7201 Piccadilly, Ellendale, 314-646-0016</li>
<li><a href="https://www.gioiasdeli.com/">Gioia&rsquo;s Deli:</a>&nbsp;Multiple locations</li>
<li><a href="https://www.farottos.com/">Farotto&rsquo;s Pasta &amp; Pizzeria:</a>&nbsp;9525 Manchester, Rock Hill, 314-962-0048</li>
<li><a href="https://www.569dine.com/order/restaurant/yen-ching-menu/4768">Yen Ching:</a>&nbsp;1012 S Brentwood, Richmond Heights, 314-721-7507</li>
<li><a href="https://www.spencersgrill.com/">Spencer&rsquo;s Grill:</a>&nbsp;223 S Kirkwood, Kirkwood, 314-287-6275</li>
<li><a href="https://www.oconnells-pub.com/">O&rsquo;Connell&rsquo;s Pub:</a>&nbsp;4652 Shaw, Southwest Garden, 314-773-6600</li>
<li><a href="https://www.carlsdrivein.com/">Carl&rsquo;s Drive-In:</a>&nbsp;9033 Manchester, Brentwood, 314-961-9652</li>
<li><a href="https://amighettis.com/">Amighetti&rsquo;s:</a>&nbsp;Multiple locations</li>
<li><a href="https://www.sportsmansparkladue.com/">Sportsman&rsquo;s Park:</a>&nbsp;9901 Clayton, Ladue, 314-991-3381</li>
<li><a href="https://blueberryhill.com/">Blueberry Hill:</a>&nbsp;6504 Delmar, The Loop, 314-727-4444</li>
<li><a href="https://grassisstlouis.com/">Grassi&rsquo;s Ristorante &amp; Deli:</a>&nbsp;10450 German, Frontenac, 314-994-1111</li>
<li><a href="https://dominicsrestaurant.com/">Dominic&rsquo;s on the Hill:</a>&nbsp;5101 Wilson, The Hill, 314-771-1632</li>
</ul>
You may also enjoy these&nbsp;SLM&nbsp;articles:
<ul>
<li><a href="https://www.stlmag.com/dining/ask-george-what-are-the-oldest-restaurants-in-st-louis/">Ask George: What are the oldest restaurants in St. Louis?</a></li>
<li><a href="https://www.stlmag.com/podcasts/arch-eats/episode-36/">Arch Eats: Remembering St. Louis&rsquo; Favorite Lost Restaurants</a></li>
<li><a href="https://www.stlmag.com/podcasts/arch-eats/">More episode of&nbsp;Arch Eats</a></li>
</ul>

Get the inside dish on the St. Louis dining scene. Join St. Louis Magazine dining editor George Mahe and dining critic Cheryl Baehr to learn about the latest and greatest restaurants, including what’s going on behind the scenes, the backstories, insider tips, and more. Discover the things you didn’t even know you should know about the local restaurant scene.

Get the inside dish on the St. Louis dining scene. Join St. Louis Magazine dining editor George Mahe and dining critic Cheryl Baehr to learn about the latest and greatest restaurants, including what’s going on behind the scenes, the backstories, insider tips, and more. Discover the things you didn’t even know you should know about the local restaurant scene.

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